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Still looking for a gift for the active people on your list or those who may want to start getting fit? Well, there's no better gift than one that promotes good health. “Today” fitness expert Kathy Kaehler was invited to appear on the “Today” show to share some ideas. Here's the scoop on the gifts she mentioned on the show.
Hummer Mountain Bike
This bike was designed by General Motors and has all the Hummer emblems. It has 24 speeds and is as light as a daypack. The bike can be folded into a 3-foot x 3-foot pack in less than 30 seconds, without tools. It comes in yellow and black.
Available at www.neimanmarcus.com, $795
Red Zone Trainer
It's a football with a waist attachment that allows you to throw spirals — to yourself! The ball returns to you in one bounce. You can also practice rollouts and drop-back passes. it strengthens your passing arm and improves throwing accuracy. The adjustable belt fits waists from 24 inches to 35 inches and is also available in youth sizes.
Available at www.rztrainer.com and the Sports Authority, (800) 943 0522, $30
Kathy Kaehler Basics
The first of these two exercise DVDs is a step-class set in Hidden Hills, California. The other is a series of seven five-minute workouts that Kaehler developed.
Available at Wal-Mart and Target, $14.99
The Fit Deck
FitDeck is a Navy SEAL-inspired deck of playing cards containing illustrations and instructions for more than 50 upper, middle, lower and full-body exercises. The exercises call for basic body movements and require no equipment of any kind. Shuffle the deck to create a workout with over three million possible combinations. Cards offer choice of beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels and are carried in a convenient neoprene case for use on-the-go. Simple, convenient and fun — FitDeck can be used anytime, anywhere.
Available for $18.95 (or $24.95 with instructional DVD) at www.FitDeck.com or 1-800-461-4496
Nike iD Shox
These shoes are engineered for the runner who likes a resilient ride and wants to train or race at a fast pace. You can customize them to your own taste.
Available at www.nikeid.com, price varies
Women's Duffel Grip
This duffel is designed to move effortlessly from home to work to the gym. It is medium-sized and has two handles plus pockets for accessories. It comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Available at www.nikewomen.com, $120
Follers
These are foam rollers that are six inches in diameter and come in a variety of lengths for different exercises. They are great for balance and strength training and can be used standing, sitting, kneeling or lying on your side.
Available at www.exertools.com, under $20 depending on size
Life Fitness G5 Gym Systems
The cable-motion technology enables you to work more muscle groups simultaneously. Beginners to advanced users can do hundreds of exercises. The system has a removable, adjustable bench, and the three handle lengths can accommodate any exercise — an entire gym for the whole body.
Available at www.lifefitness.com or (888) 348-4543, $2,999
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